2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Cadillac DTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac DTS (396 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DTS | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 396 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |